She was born in Great Falls Montana to Matilda and Frank McLean on December 11, 1918. Later the family moved to a 2000 acre farm in St. Paul Minnesota. When Marilyn was seventeen the family moved to Sedro Woolley where she completed her senior year of high school and met her husband Neil Shannon. They eventually moved to Seattle and resided on Queen Anne Hill where she had two children. Marilyn worked as the office manager for University Chevrolet and University Mazda for 52 years and retired at the age of 82. Marilyn was a very special lady who loved gardening and especially being with her family. She shared her love with her family and everyone else that she met. She also helped others by contributing to her many charities. She will be truly missed but heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Marilyn lost her husband Neil in 1970 and was preceded in death by her son Fred (Margaret) and her brother Frank. Marilyn is survived by her daughter Katy Durbin and her sister Jean Bowman, grandchildren, Tim Durbin (Sharlene), Sean Durbin (Iveth), Shannon Durbin (Kemp), Erin Shannon (Joe) and Alli Shannon, 4 great grandchildren, Tyler, Natalie, Riley and Lexi. The family requests that in lieu of flowers you donate to the charity of your choice.
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